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steam vessels in use, and the plans on which they are con- 

 structed, and impelled ; what expedients are resorted to for 

 the reduction of manual labour. 



The Manufacturer will observe the different processes the 

 various subjects used in his peculiar department of know- 

 ledge are performed, and in what particulars foreigners 

 excell us, either as regards the quality or quantity of the 

 article manufactured, as also by what means this excellence 

 is obtained. The Dyer, from visiting other countries, will 

 learn the modes of preparing the various colours used in his 

 art, and will have opportunities of ascertaining the excellen- 

 cies or inferiority of the plans here adopted ; and of learning 

 the various means used in increasing the brilliancy or inten- 

 sity of colour. 



These remarks have principally related to civilized coun- 

 tries, of such as have not yet emerged from a state of nature, 

 or as usually termed are in a state of Barbarism, much useful 

 and valuable information may be gained, particularly as 

 relates to dyeing, as we frequently find various articles of 

 of ornament or dress, possessing dyes far superior in bril- 

 liancy to any we can prepare. The various articles used in 

 preparing dyes should be most carefully ascertained, with 

 the modes of preparation, if animal, vegetable, or mineral, 

 the species must be clearly defined, if vegetable, seeds or 

 plants should be procured and transported. 



Substances are in frequent use, in countries that kave but 

 little or uncertain intercourse with Europe, for various 

 domestic purposes, as for food, clothing, cordage^ matting, 



